On a national level, the citizens of Palau elect a president, who serves a four-year term, and acts as head of state.
A national bicameral legislature, is also elected, consisting of the Palau National Congress (Olbiil era Kelulau) and the Senate of Palau.
The National Congress has 16 members, each serving four-year terms in single-seat constituencies.
The Senate has 9 members, also serving four-year terms in single-seat constituencies.
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